Strange Histories - The Trial of Pig, Walking Dead, Other Matters of Fact From Medieval

Summary

Strange Histories is an exploration of some of the most extraordinary beliefs that existed in the late Middle Ages through to the end of the seventeenth century. This new edition extends back into the Renaissance and has been fully updated in light of new research. It is essential reading for all students of early modern history.

Product details

• Authors: Darren Oldridge, Darren (University of Worcester Oldridge, Oldridge Darren
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.09.2017
• EAN: 9781138830813
• ISBN: 978-1-138-83081-3
• No. of pages: 200
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Europe, European History, HISTORY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Witchcraft, North America, Satanism & demonology, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History of the Americas, Magic, alchemy and hermetic thought, Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, European history: Renaissance, HISTORY / Europe / Renaissance, Satanism and demonology